Carl Theodor Dreyer’s “Vampyr” (1932) is often regarded as one of the best vampire movies ever made. But what’s it like to someone who barely knows anything about the film? Erin Chapman takes a look through “virgin eyes.”
Month: January 2015
Was Vlad Dracula a Vampire?
According to a 15th century poem, Vlad Dracula liked to dip his bread in the blood of his victims. Or did he? Was he really a “living vampire,” as two Dracula scholars claimed, or is there more to the story?
Monthly Digest: December 2014
Welcome to the fifth installment of “Monthly Digests”! What did you miss in December? The three faces of Dracula, Christmas treats, a book review, and the long-awaited sequel to one of our most popular articles! Read on!